Legacy Giving
Making a legacy gift is a meaningful way to show your support for Shawnigan Lake School and its enduring mission while honouring your own financial, personal, and philanthropic goals.
Our Roots, Our Legacy
From a single acorn brought from Sherwood Forest, England, by our founder, C.W. Lonsdale, grew the oak that still stands tall on campus today. That same spirit of vision and commitment lives on through those who leave a legacy at Shawnigan.
Our Roots, Our Legacy
From a single acorn brought from Sherwood Forest, England, by our founder, C.W. Lonsdale, grew the oak that still stands tall on campus today. That same spirit of vision and commitment lives on through those who leave a legacy at Shawnigan.
Why Legacy Giving Matters
Support Access. Sustain Excellence. Shape the Future.
Legacy gifts provide long-term strength and sustainability for
Shawnigan Lake School. They:
Legacy gifts provide long-term strength and sustainability for
Shawnigan Lake School. They:
- Expand scholarships and student access
- Support future-ready programs and facilities
- Preserve Shawnigan’s values and traditions
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Ways to Give
Legacy gifts allow you to support Shawnigan’s future while staying true to your values. Whether you're looking to protect your assets, care for loved ones, or make a lasting impact beyond your lifetime, there’s a giving option that fits.
Many supporters choose to include a gift in their will — a simple gesture that costs nothing now but creates enduring opportunities for future students.- Bequests — a gift in your will costs nothing today but creates opportunities tomorrow.
- Securities — gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds can provide significant tax savings.
- RRSPs/RRIFs & TFSAs — naming Shawnigan as a beneficiary can reduce taxes and maximize your estate’s impact.
- Life Insurance — a meaningful way to make a future gift with modest ongoing costs.
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Benefits of Legacy Giving
Leave a Legacy. Make a Difference.- Retain full control of your assets during your lifetime
- Your legacy gift is fully revocable
- Potential to significantly reduce estate taxes with a charitable receipt
- Easy to implement in your will or estate plans
Tools & Resources
Shawnigan Lake School's Charitable Registration Number is: 8893 65243 RR0001
The Shawnigan Oak Society
The Shawnigan Oak Society honours alumni, families, and friends who include Shawnigan in their estate plans. These gifts ensure the School’s future – rooted in tradition and flourishing for generations to come.
Recognition for Oak Society members includes:
Recognition for Oak Society members includes:
- Oak Society lapel pin
- Recognition on our campus donor board
- Invitation to our annual Oak Society gathering
- Custom art print of the Founder’s Oak
- Optional public recognition in our publications and online
Becoming a Member
If you’ve included Shawnigan in your estate plans, simply download and complete our Oak Society Membership Form below. Sharing your intentions helps us honour your commitment and welcome you into the Shawnigan Oak Society with the recognition and connection you deserve.
"Exceptional students are deserving of a Shawnigan education regardless of financial means"
- Founder C.W. Lonsdale's vision for Shawnigan Lake School
- Founder C.W. Lonsdale's vision for Shawnigan Lake School
Stories of Impact
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"As a student whose time at Shawnigan was made possible by generous donors, I found here a community that saw possibilities where my life circumstances saw limits. Including Shawnigan Lake School in my will is my way of paying that faith forward – so that the next student who wonders if they belong will know that they are worthy of investment."- Jacqueline Flett ’97 (Groves’)
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"Yes, I'm an old boy, but it's today's Shawnigan that captures my imagination. The diversity. The opportunity for impact. My assistance helps create leverage for a better tomorrow."- Robert Sharman ’73 (Groves’)
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“My parents instilled in me the importance of philanthropy and legacy as I was growing up, so when I wrote my first will, I included Shawnigan as one of my benefactors. I have seen first-hand the countless times that a donation left to Shawnigan, regardless of size, has had an impact on students. Whether to a scholarship fund, specific program, building project, or simply to the area of greatest need, legacy gifts have improved the student experience for generations of alumni. I am proud to be able to do my part now, and in the future.”- Wendy Milne, Senior Master
Connect
As a Shawnigan alum, and a proud member of the Shawnigan Oak Society, I’m here to help you explore how your legacy can support the next generation of students.
Whether you’re just beginning to consider your will or ready to make a commitment, I’m happy to speak confidentially and answer any questions you may have.
Owain Samuel ’09
Legacy Giving & Alumni Engagement
osamuel@shawnigan.ca
250-743-5516 Ext. 236
Whether you’re just beginning to consider your will or ready to make a commitment, I’m happy to speak confidentially and answer any questions you may have.
Owain Samuel ’09
Legacy Giving & Alumni Engagement
osamuel@shawnigan.ca
250-743-5516 Ext. 236
Shawnigan Lake School's Charitable Registration Number is: 8893 65243 RR0001
Shawnigan Lake School is an independent co-educational boarding school for ages 13 –18 on Canada’s beautiful Pacific Coast. Our diverse, interdisciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.
